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- 1. Library Automation Prepared to: Mam rose Prepared by: Hannah may rosales
- 2. Library automation -refers to the use of computers to automate the typical procedures of libraries such as cataloging and circulation. Automation - is a process of using the machineries for easily working and saving the human power and time.
- 3. Main purpose ofLibrary Automation • to free the librarians and library staff and to allow them to contribute more meaningfully to spread of knowledge and Information.
- 4. Library Computerization Computerization -is the part of library automation. At present use of the computer technology for library keeping operation such as administrative works acquisition,cataloguing, circulation, serial control, OPAC
- 5. Development of Library Automation • 1930s Punch card for circulation (IBM) • 1950 Info & Docu. Center America • 1961 Invention of IC by Rober Noyce (Intel) and Jack Kerby (Texas) • 1961 KWIC H. P. Luhan IBM
- 6. • 1966 MARC-Iand in 1968 it was converted in MARC-II by Henriette Avram •1965 Indian Science Abstract: author index by INSDOC •1970s Many library networks establish in India
- 7. Need of LibraryAutomation •Information explosion • Availability of information in various formats (Print, nonprint,graphical, audio-visual etc.) • Different approaches and needs of user • Limitation of library (time, space & human power)
- 8. • Duplication inhouse keeping operation • To well management and retrieval of information • To search national and international database • Impact of communication technology • Increasing numbers of users
- 9. Content of LibraryAutomation • To Obtain increased operational efficiencies • To improve the quality, speed and effectiveness of services • To improve access the resources on other networks and systems, including the Web
- 10. • To improvethe management of their physical and financial resources •To facilitate wider dissemination of their information products and services • Enable their participation in resource- sharing library networks
- 11. Objectives of Library Automation •Speedily disposal of library work • Establishment of a well storage & retrieval system •Time and human power saving with qualitative services •Suitability for library cooperation & coordination development
- 12. • Simplicity inlibrary management to meet the objectives • Proper use of human resources • Development of the new library services • Preparation of reports and correspondence •Suitability for resource sharing and networking • Development of human resources
- 13. Special Features of Library Automation •It is an electronics based activity which is carried out by human beings • It is helpful to providing library services • Standardization in library work • Accuracy in work • Speedily communication of information • Avoid duplication in the library work
- 14. • Trained staff •Availability of information • It is a time saving system • User friendly system • Networking
- 15. Requirements for LibraryAutomation • Adequate collection • Financial assistance •Hardware •Software •Trained staff •User training •Maintenance & development
- 16. Advantages of Library Automation • Easily searching of information • Time saving • Speedily communication • Helpful in stock verification • Easily working with the help of automation • Helpful in resource sharing • It motivate to library staff • Development of human resource
- 17. Disadvantages of Library Automation • It is long term and time consuming process • Financial expenses • Continuous staff training are required for it • Security problems • It is totally depended on the electricity • Costly maintenance • Untrained users
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